The Physics of Circular Motion

Eight quick questions on the physics of circular motion.

Requires knowledge of equations and the basic rules of bodies which are in circular motion around a fixed point.

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The angular velocity (ω) of an entity is measured in...?
Radians per Second (rad/s)
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A body which is in circular motion is...?
Experiencing constant acceleration towards the center of the circle
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The acceleration (a) experienced by a body in circular motion at distance (r) from the center of a circle and travelling with velocity (v) is equal to...?
a = (v^2) / r
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The force (F) experienced by a body in circular motion with mass (m) travelling with velocity (v) with a distance (r) from the center of the circle is equal to...?
F = m(v^2) / r
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Card 2

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A body which is in circular motion is...?

Back

Experiencing constant acceleration towards the center of the circle

Card 3

Front

The acceleration (a) experienced by a body in circular motion at distance (r) from the center of a circle and travelling with velocity (v) is equal to...?

Back

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Card 4

Front

The force (F) experienced by a body in circular motion with mass (m) travelling with velocity (v) with a distance (r) from the center of the circle is equal to...?

Back

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